Marion Mayoral Candidate Mike Absher joins Tom Miller in the studio.

Senator Dave Luechtefeld spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats for higher education and social services, among other programs. The bill awaits a decision by the Governor, but many argue that the bill proposes "empty promises".

Tom Miller sits down with SIU President Randy Dunn to discuss SIU's future in relationship to the ongoing budget fight in Springfield.